corner of my home : : vanity

Monday, April 30, 2007

Oh, hey you! Glad you stopped by!Just wanted to show you my newly painted vanity. Yes, I actually do sit here and put on my make up. It really is rather fun!This piece of furniture was left in a house that my sisters lived in in college. Somehow I inherited it, and it sat in our basement for years. I finally realized that I had the perfect spot in our bedroom for it. That was three years ago! It took me three years to decide on a color! Can you believe that! The lamp on the left was given to me by the previous owners of our home. My husband doesn't like it, however, it is one of my favorites! I think it is pretty funky. I do wish it was something rather than gold, and started to paint it also. I quickly realized that was a terrible idea and tried to remove the paint, but could not get it all off. It will probably stay like this until I can figure out how to remove it.

I also recovered the seat with a fabric which I found at JoAnn 's. They are having a huge sale on all of their decorating fabric. Pretty good deal. Guess who else loves this spot? You guessed it... Libby!

If you want to see a before picture I have one over on flickr. I really can't believe that I am posting it, but I always love to see before and after shots.

Wow! what a transformation--that color makes all the difference. When I peeked over at the before, I couldn't believe that was the same piece. Please, don't tell me it is always that neat and tidy. And if it is. . . good for you! and if not. . . thank you.

I didn't realize what a great job you'd done until I looked at the before picture!! I bought some paint a while ago to use on my dresser, and your fantastic pictures have just motivated me :) Did you use any kind of primer? Did you sand it before painting?

i love everything about it! i also love that it has a little story behind it, like it was meant to be yours, as was the funky lamp. i also really like the milk glass that is housing your makeup! altogether, the whole effect is marvelous! good job! now, sit back and enjoy!

Oh. my. goodness. I love love love love it. I'm glad you linked the before picture. You did an amazing job on refinishhing it and the whole vignette is lovely with the makeup brushed in the cups and the funky lamp. It's so chic.

This is my first visit to your blog, and I have to say I am bowled over! You have so many talents. (Love the idea of cookie of the week, I may have to use that). But your rejuvenated vanity is absolutely fabulous. I need to do something about my dining room table and chairs, and you've inspired me and given me hope! LOL

I just picked up the coolest old desk and want to paint it. I remembered your post from way back and was wondering if you had to sand your desk/vanity first or if you primed it? I have never "refinished" furniture before. Any tips? The desk I have has been painted a few times already.